Bamaga, Australia
Queensland · Australia
Bamaga is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,180. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Bamaga
Bamaga is an Indigenous town and locality about 40 kilometres (25 mi) from the northern tip of Cape York in the north of Queensland, Australia. It is within the Northern Peninsula Area Region. It is one of the northernmost settlements in continental Australia and is the administrative centre for the Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,180 |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Coordinates | -10.8920°, 142.3893° |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Queensland |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 72.2 inches (1,834 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bamaga
Bamaga is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,180. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.0°F |
| 48% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.8920°S, 142.3893°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 16.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 15.9 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 15.2 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 8.6 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 83°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 83°F (28°C) | 8.5 in |
Bamaga has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in July to 83°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 72.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (16.6") and September the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Bamaga
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAFE Queensland | College | - | , |
Schools in Bamaga
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Peninsual Area State College | - | - | - | - |
| Nothern Peninsula Area College | - | - | - | - |
| Northern Peninsual Area State College | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Bamaga
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injinoo Indigenous Knowledge Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| New Mapoon Indigenous Knowledge Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Seisia Indigeneous Knowledge Centre | 0.0 |
Cafes in Bamaga
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Bamaga
5 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bamaga
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Bamaga
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Horn Island Airport | HID | Medium Airport |
| Badu Island Airport | BDD | Small Airport |
| Kubin Island Airport | KUG | Small Airport |
| Northern Peninsula Airport | ABM | Small Airport |
| OK Village Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Warraber Island Airport | SYU | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bamaga
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St George's Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Bamaga
What is the population of Bamaga?
Bamaga has a population of 1,180 residents and is located in Australia..
What is the weather like in Bamaga?
Bamaga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 72.2 inches.
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